March 17, 2011

-the Murtagh Clan....all hilarious and we all have the same pretty blues as our grandmother.
-mom's corn beef and cabbage. yummm.
-dad forcing my younger brother Colin to wear a leprechaun hat and dance a jig to entertain his guests EVERY St. Patrick's Day. oh how i wish i had a photo right now.
-Gerity, my middle name. named after my great grandmother Elma Gerity Murtagh.
-dad's extensive knowledge of every nook and cranny of Ireland. he lived there forever.
-Murtagh's Irish Pub. it's a real place in the ol' heartland.
-when strangers/fellow irish folk point out my claddagh ring. which i wear everyday. thank you very much.
-our name in Gaelic, O' Muircheartaigh. it means 'expert navigator of the seas' (we all know that's not true). it's also the name of our family boat. we get some pretty funny looks in the backwaters of naples.
-my brown hair and blue eyes combo.
-leprechauns are REAL!
-my seriously awful Irish Alzheimer's syndrome. i'll hold a grudge forever and have no idea why.
-The University of Notre Dame. nope, didn't go there, but pretty much everyone else in my family has. Go Irish!
-Clancy Mulligan Murtagh. The Greatest Dog to ever live.

March 16, 2011

annie 'holy' tonoli took me to a new destination on teton pass on saturday.
we skinned up to the north facing BEAR CLAW of mount elly, a steep tree filled area with 3 fun chutes.
raaaaar.

after attacking THE CLAW, we rushed to the village to meet up with friends and venture to the rock springs yurt for an overnight birthday bash. (that little adventure deserves its own post. coming soon.)
it was a good saturday. sunday? not so much.

March 15, 2011

March 7, 2011

cat and i ditched the village on an outrageously gorgeous morning to play on mount glory.

we took our friend's dog, ivy, who proved to be the best ski dog partner around.
a true ladies ski day if you will.
hiking the pass is great on the bum, a fab time to gossip, catch up with friends, and enjoy the sun's rays.
if you need a pal, i highly suggest cat. she sings....in spanish...and then translates....free lessons!
she really kept me entertained as i was gasping for air at the top.

March 3, 2011

remember this travel post? well, change of plans. looks like egypt is out of the question as a side trip this april. lynze has decided that the mediterranean will be "too cold" during the spring.....with dipping temps of 75 and sunny!??!?? i know, she's crazy but i guess she DOES live in the desert so having to bring a jacket along isn't her cup of tea.
anywho, i need some help deciding where we should venture off to for a week after Dubai. would you rather go....